The COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology is a device designed to measure cardio-respiratory and metabolic functions during stress testing, rehabilitation, sports medicine and other related activities, performed in professional healthcare facilities only. The system is not intended for Home Use. The main measurements reported by the system are Oxygen Uptake production, Ventilation, Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure. K5 is intended to use with adults and children over the age of 14 years. It is to be used by physicians or by trained personnel on a physician responsibility. The system and its accessories are indicated for the acquisition, analysis, formatting, display, printing and storage of certain physiologic signals. It must not be intended as a monitoring device, nor as a sole means for determining a patient's diagnosis but for the purpose of assisting the clinician in the diagnosis of cardio-pulmonary diseases
Device Story
Portable wearable metabolic system; measures resting and exercise metabolism. Inputs: breathing flow (turbine flowmeter), exhaled CO2 (infrared sensor), O2 (electrochemical sensor), heart rate (belt), ambient temperature/pressure/humidity. Transforms inputs via breath-by-breath or mixing chamber modes to calculate VO2, VCO2, VE, HR, RQ, and Energy Expenditure. Used in professional healthcare facilities by physicians or trained personnel. Data transmitted via Bluetooth telemetry to PC software for analysis, display, and storage. Assists clinicians in diagnosing cardio-pulmonary diseases by providing ergospirometric parameters during stress testing and rehabilitation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validated for electrical safety (IEC 60601-1:2005), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2:2007), and enclosure protection (IEC 60529:2013). Accuracy validation performed for Vt, RF, VO2, and VCO2. Coexistence testing per FCC Part 15. Biocompatibility of patient-contact components established via previous FDA clearances.
Technological Characteristics
Portable unit with bi-directional turbine flowmeter, electrochemical O2 sensor, infrared CO2 sensor, and piezo-resistive pressure sensor. Connectivity via Bluetooth telemetry. Powered by internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery or external AC/DC adapter. Form factor: 174 x 111 x 64 mm; weight 900g. Software-based analysis on Windows PC. Non-sterile. Type BF applied part.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults and children >14 years for measurement of cardio-respiratory and metabolic functions during stress testing, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and related activities in professional healthcare facilities. Not for home use. Not a monitoring device; intended to assist clinicians in diagnosing cardio-pulmonary diseases.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A pulmonary-function data calculator is a device used to calculate pulmonary-function values based on actual physical data obtained during pulmonary-function testing.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 20, 2017
Cosmed S.r.l. % Roger Gray VP Quality and Regulatory Donawa Lifescience Consulting Srl Piazza Albania 10 Rome, 00153 IT
Re: K162515
Trade/Device Name: COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1880 Regulation Name: Pulmonary-Function Data Calculator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BZC Dated: May 17, 2017 Received: May 22, 2017
Dear Roger Gray:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices. good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162515
#### Device Name
COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology
Indications for Use (Describe)
The COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology is a device designed to measure cardio-respiratory and metabolic functions during stress testing, rehabilitation, sports medicine and other related activities, performed in professional healthcare facilities only. The system is not intended for Home Use.
The main measurements reported by the system are Oxygen Uptake production, Ventilation, Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure.
K5 is intended to use with adults and children over the age of 14 years.
It is to be used by physicians or by trained personnel on a physician responsibility.
The system and its accessories are indicated for the acquisition, analysis, formatting, display, printing and storage of certain physiologic signals. It must not be intended as a monitoring device, nor as a sole means for determining a patient's diagnosis but for the purpose of assisting the clinician in the diagnosis of cardio-pulmonary diseases
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary
| Device Name: | COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Type of 510(k) submission: | Traditional |
| Date of submission: | 12 June 2017 |
| Manufacturer: | Cosmed Srl<br>Vi dei Piani di Monte Savello 37<br>Albano Laziale<br>00041 Rome<br>Italy |
| Phone: | +39 06 931 5492 |
| Fax: | +39 06 931 4580 |
| FDA Establishment Reg. Number: | 8021084 |
| 510(k) Owner and Submitter: | Cosmed Srl<br>Vi dei Piani di Monte Savello 37<br>Albano Laziale<br>00041 Rome<br>Italy |
| Owner/Operator Reg. Number: | 8021084 |
| 510(k) Application Correspondent: | Mr Roger Gray<br>VP Quality and Regulatory<br>Donawa Lifescience Consulting<br>Piazza Albania 10<br>00153 Rome<br>Italy |
| Phone: | +39 06 578 2665 |
| Fax: | +39 06 574 3786 |
| Email: | rgray@donawa.com |
| FDA Product Code: | BZC |
| FDA Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.1880 |
| FDA Classification Name: | Calculator, Pulmonary Function Data |
| Classification Panel: | Anesthesiology |
| Common Name: | Pulmonary Function Data Calculator |
| FDA Classification: | Class II |
| Submission Type: | 510(k) |
#### Indications for Use:
The COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology is a device designed to measure cardio-respiratory and metabolic functions during stress testing, rehabilitation, sports medicine and other related activities, performed in professional healthcare facilities only. The system is not intended for Home Use.
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The main measurements reported by the system are Oxygen Uptake, Carbon Dioxide production, Ventilation, Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure.
K5 is intended to use with adults and children over the age of 14 years.
It is to be used by physicians or by trained personnel on a physician responsibility.
The system and its accessories are indicated for the acquisition, analysis, formatting, display, printing and storage of certain physiologic signals. It must not be intended as a monitoring device, nor as a sole means for determining a patient's diagnosis but for the purpose of assisting the clinician in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases.
#### Device Description:
The COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology is a portable unit, designed for the measurement of resting and exercise metabolism in the laboratory, utilizing international measurement quidelines published by relevant scientific societies. The K5 consists of the following main parts:
- Main portable unit ●
- Optional Bluetooth receiver
- PC software ●
- Face mask with head cap
- Turbine flowmeter with optoelectronic reader and wind cover
- Harness ●
- Heart rate monitor belt
- 02 sensor
- . Battery charger + batteries
- AC/DC adapter ●
- USB cable
- Carrying case ●
- Optional pressure regulator for calibration
The K5 system is intended to be used the laboratory, by either direct connection or by telemetry. The system offers both 'breath-by-breath' and 'mixing chamber' operational modes.
#### Performance data:
Measurement of exercise metabolism consists of collecting during physical activities (e.g. running, cycling, rowing, etc.) a number of physiological variables (including breathing flow, exhaled CO2 fraction, heart rate) and environmental signals (ambient temperature, pressure and humidity) in order to calculate the following main parameters:
- VO2 (ml/min) Oxygen Uptake, known also as Oxygen Consumption ●
- . VCO2 (ml/min) Carbon Dioxide production
- VE (I/min) Minute Ventilation
- HR (1/min) Heart Rate ●
- . RQ (---) Respiratory Quotient
Measurement of resting metabolism consists of measuring at rest the following main parameters:
- VO2 (ml/min) Oxygen Uptake, known also as Oxygen Consumption ●
- VCO2 (ml/min) Carbon Dioxide production .
- RQ (---) Respiratory Quotient ●
- EE (Kcal/day) Energy Expenditure ●
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#### Non-clinical testing:
Subject device non-clinical testing confirms that the device meets its specification, including the requirements of relevant standards:
- Electrical safety in accordance with IEC 60601-1:2005
- EMC in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2:2007
- Accuracy validation (Vt, RF, VO2, VCO2) .
- . Coexistence testing (FCC Part 15)
- Protection provided by enclosure (IEC 60529:2013) ●
In relation to biocompatibility, all of the K5 components that are either intended to contact the patient or may come into contact with the patient during use have been previously assessed for their biocompatibility, as appropriate for the nature of their body contact and contact duration, by FDA within already-cleared 510(k) submissions.
The results of the above testing, together with previous FDA clearances, assist in the demonstration of substantial equivalence of the subject device with the predicate device.
#### Substantial equivalence
The predicate device selected for comparison with the Cosmed K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology is:
| Predicate Device: | Jaeger Oxycon Mobile |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Sponsor: | SensorMedics, Inc. |
| 510(k) Number: | K023120 |
| Clearance Date: | 12 November 2003 |
| FDA Product Code: | BZC |
| Classification Name: | Calculator, Pulmonary Function Data |
| Regulation No: | 21 CFR 868.1880 |
| Class: | II |
#### Predicate device comparison table:
Table 1 provides evidence of substantial equivalence of the subject device with the selected predicate device.
| Table 1: Predicate device comparison table | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|--|--|
| Feature | Subject device | Predicate device | Similarity | | |
| Device name | K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology | Jaeger Oxycon Mobile | N/A | | |
| Device Manufacturer | Cosmed | SensorMedics | N/A | | |
| 510(k) Reference | This submission | K023120 | N/A | | |
| FDA Product Code | BZC | BZC | Same | | |
| FDA Classification<br>Name | Calculator, Pulmonary Function Data | Calculator, Pulmonary Function Data | Same | | |
| FDA Regulation<br>Number | 868.1880 | 868.1880 | Same | | |
| Device description | A portable cardiopulmonary function<br>testing system offering breath-by-<br>breath and sample mixing options,<br>with wireless telemetry | A portable cardiopulmonary function<br>testing system offering breath-by-<br>breath sampling and wireless<br>telemetry | Similar | | |
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| Table 1: Predicate device comparison table | | | |
|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Feature | Subject device | Predicate device | Similarity |
| Indications for use | The COSMED K5 Wearable<br>Metabolic Technology is a device<br>designed to measure cardio-<br>respiratory and metabolic functions<br>during stress testing, rehabilitation,<br>sports medicine and other related<br>activities, performed in professional<br>healthcare facilities only. The system<br>is not intended for Home Use.<br><br>The main measurements reported by<br>the system are Oxygen Uptake,<br>Carbon Dioxide production,<br>Ventilation, Heart Rate and Energy<br>Expenditure.<br><br>K5 is intended to use with adults and<br>children over the age of 14 years.<br><br>It is to be used by physicians or by<br>trained personnel on a physician<br>responsibility.<br><br>The system and its accessories are<br>indicated for the acquisition, analysis,<br>formatting, display, printing and<br>storage of certain physiologic signals.<br>It must not be intended as a<br>monitoring device, nor as a sole<br>means for determining a patient's<br>diagnosis but for the purpose of<br>assisting the clinician in the diagnosis<br>of cardio-pulmonary diseases. | The Jaeger OXYCON MOBILE<br>pulmonary function mobile test<br>system is a device which monitors the<br>cardio-respiratory functions during<br>stress testing, rehabilitation, sports<br>medicine and other related activities.<br>The OXYCON MOBILE system allows<br>the use of telemetry for the monitoring<br>of metabolic parameters, The<br>OXYCON MOBILE system is<br>intended to use with adults and<br>children over the age of 14 years. | Substantially<br>equivalent |
| Device description | A portable cardiopulmonary function<br>testing system offering breath-by-<br>breath and sample mixing options,<br>with wireless telemetry | A portable cardiopulmonary function<br>testing system offering breath-by-<br>breath sampling and wireless<br>telemetry | Similar |
| User Population | Adults and children over the age of 14<br>years | Adults and children over the age of 14<br>years | Same |
| Use environment | Professional healthcare facilities | Indoor and outdoor use | Different |
| Device measurements | Cardiorespiratory functions during<br>stress testing, rehabilitation, sport<br>medicine and other related activities | Cardiorespiratory functions during<br>stress testing, rehabilitation, sport<br>medicine and other related activities | Same |
| Measurement mode(s) | Breath by breath and mixing chamber | Breath by breath only | Different |
| Output parameters | Ergospirometric key parameters such<br>as ventilation, VO2, VCO2, anaerobic<br>threshold, RQ, HR, VE/VO2,<br>VE/VCO2. | Ergospirometric key parameters such<br>as ventilation, VO2, VCO2, anaerobic<br>threshold, RQ, HR, VE/VO2,<br>VE/VCO2. | Same |
| Major separate system<br>components | K5 unit, flowmeter, masks, receiver<br>USB stick (to PC) | Oxycon unit (2 pieces), flowmeter,<br>masks, receiver unit (to PC) | Different |
| Flowmeter technology | Bi-directional turbine | Bi-directional turbine | Same |
| O2 sensor technology | Electrochemical | Electrochemical | Same |
| CO2 sensor technology | Infrared | Thermal conductivity | Different |
| Barometric pressure<br>sensor technology | Piezo-resistive | Piezo-resistive | Same |
| Telemetry | Bluetooth, bi-directional | 2401-2495 MHz, bi-directional | Different |
| Table 1: Predicate device comparison table | | | |
| Feature | Subject device | Predicate device | Similarity |
| User interface | LCD touchscreen plus PC keyboard<br>and mouse | PC Keyboard and mouse | Different |
| PC Software | Windows based application | Windows based application | Same |
| Biocompatibility | All patient contact components are<br>biocompatible and used in already<br>legally marketed devices with the<br>same intended use | All patient contact components are<br>biocompatible and used in already<br>legally marketed devices with the<br>same intended use | Same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Anatomical sites | Patient's mouth, through face mask | Patient's mouth, through face mask | Same |
| Energy used | External or internal power supply | External or internal power supply | Same |
| Energy delivered | No energy delivered to patient | No energy delivered to patient | Same |
| Standards: Safety | IEC 60601-1: class II / Internal<br>Electric Power Source - type BF | IEC 60601-1: class II / Internal<br>Electric Power Source - type BF | Same |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion, rechargeable | Lithium-Ion, rechargeable | Same |
| Dimensions | 1 unit 174 x 111 x 64 mm | 2 units 126 x 96 x 41mm | Different |
| Weight | 900g (31.7 oz) | 950g (33.4 oz) | Similar |
| Measurement Range | Ventilation: 0-300 l/min<br>VO2: 0.1-7 l/min<br>VCO2: 0.1-7 l/min | Ventilation: 0-300 l/min<br>VO2: 0-7 l/min<br>VCO2: 0-7 l/min | Different |
| Measurement Accuracy | Ventilation: <2% or 50 ml/min<br>VO2: <3%<br>VCO2: <3% | Ventilation: <2% or 50 ml/min<br>VO2: <3% or 50 ml/min<br>VCO2: <3% or 50 ml/min | Different |
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The subject device and the predicate device have many identical or similar properties or features. The differences that exist and are identified in the above table include:
- Measurement mode(s)
- Major separate system components
- CO2 sensor technology ●
- Use environment
- . Telemetry
- User interface ●
- Dimensions
- Measurement range
- . Measurement accuracy
None of the identified differences introduce new aspects of safety or effectiveness.
#### 12.4 Conclusion
Based on the information contained within this submission, it is concluded that the COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic Technology is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device already in interstate commerce within the USA.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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Try it yourself
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